How much does a chemist make in Rhode Island?
$101,700a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Rhode Island. That is $48.88 an hour or $8,472 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.88
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,210Median: $101,700Highest 10%: $146,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,210 | $33.75 | |
| 25th | $85,610 | $41.16 | |
| Median | $101,700 | $48.88 | |
| 75th | $124,800 | $59.98 | |
| 90th | $146,800 | $70.59 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $100,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 8. Louisiana | $103,900 |
| 9. Wyoming | $102,000 |
| 10. Colorado | $102,000 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $101,700 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $100,100 |
| 13. Texas | $99,640 |
| 14. Minnesota | $99,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $48.88 ($101,700 a year).
Do chemists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $101,700 against $91,240 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for chemist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays chemists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $100,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.